Plough Horses
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
1885
watercolor
From the collection of Victoria and Albert Museum
This sketch shows four horses walking in a field. The colors are soft—light browns, pale blues, and grayish sky. The brushstrokes are loose, almost like quick notes rather than finished lines. The horses look tired, maybe after plowing a field. The artist used watercolor, which keeps the scene light and airy. Next, check out Impressionism, Realism to see how this style blends everyday life with quick, natural strokes.
